Meat-Free and Filling: 20 Vegetarian Soups

Chicken noodle isn't the be-all and end-all of soups, even if it is a classic. These days there's creamy and chunky, noodle and veggie — the variations are endless, and, yes, that includes vegetarian. These vegetarian soups are hearty enough to stand on their own, filling enough to be paired with only a slice of crusty bread, and perfect for the cooler climate.
Simply looking to mix up your soup slurping routine? Mix these recipes in along with veggie and quick and simple soups for options that will last you until the spring thaw.

Spicy Chickpea Soup with Lemon and Orzo

Spicy Chickpea Soup with Lemon and Orzo

Blogger Hally Thornton of the blog "The Odd Couple Eats" claims that this hot satisfying, and yet light and lemony soup is one of the easiest meals she has ever thrown together — and it's healthy, too!